For phobias, I use a focused combination of CBT and graded exposure, and may incorporate NLP and clinical hypnotherapy where appropriate, with the aim of creating significant change as efficiently as possible.
A phobia is an intense fear of a particular object, situation or experience, even when there is little or no actual danger. Unlike an everyday fear, a phobia can feel overwhelming and may cause you to avoid situations that you would otherwise like to experience.
Phobias can affect everyday decisions, travel, work, relationships and social activities. You may know that your fear is disproportionate, but still find that your body reacts with a strong sense of panic, discomfort or the need to escape.
At London Psychologist Centre, psychological support can help you understand the response behind your phobia and work towards changing the way you react to the thing you fear.
Phobias can develop for different reasons. They may follow a frightening or traumatic experience, develop through learned behaviour, or become established gradually through repeated fear and avoidance. Sometimes, there is no obvious event that explains where the phobia began.
Common phobias include:
When faced with the feared object or situation, you may experience a strong physical and emotional reaction, including:
Common phobias include:
Avoidance can provide temporary relief, but it can also reinforce the fear over time. This can make the phobia feel increasingly difficult to overcome and may gradually restrict the choices and experiences available to you.
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For suitable specific phobias, I offer an intensive single-session approach designed to help you focus directly on the fear that is affecting your life.
In one focused session, I work with you to understand your phobia and use evidence-based techniques, including carefully planned exposure, to help you begin changing your response to the fear.
This approach may be particularly helpful if you have a specific phobia and would prefer an intensive, focused intervention rather than a longer course of therapy.
The aim is to help you feel less controlled by your fear and more able to make choices based on what you want to do, rather than what your phobia allows you to do.
Request an Initial Psychological Assessment to discuss your concerns and explore the most appropriate way forward.
